How long does Palak Chana Masala take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Palak Chana Masala serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Palak Chana Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Palak Chana Masala spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Palak Chana Masala?

1 cup Chickpea (Chana), 150 grams Palak (Spinach), 1 Garam Masala Powder, 180 grams Onion, 150 grams Tomato, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Chana Masala?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Palak Chana Masala?

About 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Palak Chana Masala

Name: Palak Chana Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 cup Chickpea (Chana); 3 cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 Black Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 tsp Ghee; 150 grams Palak (Spinach); for boiling Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; ½ tsp Cumin; 180 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 150 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; as needed Water; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

20 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Green Chana Masala, Palak Choley · Veg · Curries & Gravies

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Palak chana masala, pressure-cooked chickpeas in spinach puree and onion tomato masala. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 20 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

24 items

3 people

Chickpea (Chana)1 cup
Water3 cup
Salt1 tsp
Black Cardamom1
Bay Leaves1
Ghee1 tsp
Palak (Spinach)150 grams
Waterfor boiling
Ghee1 tbsp
Cinnamon½ inch
Green Cardamom3
Cloves4
Cumin½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped180 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped150 grams
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1
Wateras needed
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	393kcal	1179kcal
Protein	17g	50g
Carbohydrate	64g	191g
Fat	13g	39g
Fibre	22g	66g
Sugar	7.1g	21g

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Method

1
Pressure cook the soaked chana with water, salt, black cardamom and bay leaf for 6 whistles on a medium-low flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally; the chana should be soft when pressed. Remove some chana from this and mash it well. Keep aside, this will be used to thicken the gravy.
Chickpea (Chana)WaterSaltBlack CardamomBay LeavesGhee
2
For the palak puree, blanch palak spinach in boiling water for 1 min. Drain and place in cold water. Squeeze out the excess water. Transfer to a mixie jar with some water and blend to a fine puree
Palak (Spinach)Water
3
For the masala, heat ghee in a pan. Add the whole spices and cumin seeds. Fry briefly. Add onions and saute until they start developing a brown colour, add the chopped green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Cook till the raw smell goes.
GheeCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesCuminOnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
4
Add the tomatoes, powdered spices and salt. Add a splash of water and cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to release.
TomatoTurmeric PowderCumin PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltWater
5
Add the palak puree and mix well. Add the boiled chana. Cover and simmer for 5-7 mins.
6
Open the lid, add the mashed chana and kasuri methi. Mix well and cook to the desired consistency. Finish with ghee and fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with chappatis or pooris
Kasuri MethiCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Palak Chana Masala take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palak Chana Masala serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palak Chana Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Palak Chana Masala spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Palak Chana Masala?: 1 cup Chickpea (Chana), 150 grams Palak (Spinach), 1 Garam Masala Powder, 180 grams Onion, 150 grams Tomato, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Chana Masala?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Palak Chana Masala?: About 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.